A little overwhelmed today

Thursday, December 20, 2012

I posted my before and after pictures yesterday and boy, did I get feedback! I had over 200 mail notifications when I signed into my email this morning. Wow! You guys are awesome. Everyone was very positive. I appreciate all the support. It inspires me to lose these last 15 pounds to get to my dream weight.

To get there I am going to keep up with all my walking, try and get to the gym regularly once again, eat healthy, and basically maintain all the healthy habits I have been developing for the last 19 months. What I have been doing has been working very well for me, and I don't want to mess too much with what is working so well.

I will continue to aim for a nutrient balance in my diet of 50% carbs/30% fats/20% protein. I get pretty close to those numbers most days. The one thing I still really need to focus on is my sodium intake. I have done pretty well this week, but it is so easy to go over significantly.

I had a great workout at the gym with my niece yesterday. I took it easier today though. That is okay, I have already exceeded my calorie burn goal for the week. lol!!

This is also the time to decide the range you will allow yourself once you meet your goal. TOPS has a 10 lb leeway, if you get over 3 lbs above you have two weeks to take it off, if you get more then seven pounds below,you have either 2 weeks to gain or you bring in a dr statement stating a new weight lost goal.

I've noticed many on sparks give themselves a 5 lb leeway in either direction, but this is something for you to decide.

Also, may want to decide how much exercise you need to do a day and how many days a week Some people love to exercise, others don't so much. Ask yourself: Is the amount of calories I eat a day going to let me stay the same with either one day off a week or hour less exercise a day or will I still be losing one pound a week? Another words you need to find out what the point is where you can maintain.

Have you thought any more about being featuredin the Wall Street Journal article?

I really think they should nominate you from your blog, but there is that one small chance that they won't see it. It's something to look into, yes? Regardless, you will ALWAYS have a huge support group in us, and I am sure we are looking a little more motivated today!!

You look fabulous, its hard to believe you need to lose any more weight! Finding what works for you is great! We must all find that for ourselves and its not the same for each individual. Very well done!!!